ESC-240 Engineering Design
An introductory course in engineering design where student teams are guided through a comprehensive engineering design-build project. In this course, students will learn about programming microcontrollers, using machine tools, fabricating mechanisms, designing circuit boards, and selecting engineering materials. Teamwork, problem solving, prototype testing, and troubleshooting are skills that are emphasized throughout the course.
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Course Outline
Department
Science and Technology
Course Description
An introductory course in engineering design where student teams are guided through a comprehensive engineering design-build project. In this course, students will learn about programming microcontrollers, using machine tools, fabricating mechanisms, designing circuit boards, and selecting engineering materials. Teamwork, problem solving, prototype testing, and troubleshooting are skills that are emphasized throughout the course.
Credit Hours
3Course Learning Outcomes
- Design and construct a prototype within given parameters.
- Test and troubleshoot the operation of the prototype and make improvements.
- Communicate a completed design project to peers.
- Reflect and evaluate their individual design process, including cost and environmental impact.
Topic Outline
- Fundamentals of engineering design
- Use of machine tools
- Material identification
- Troubleshooting
- Position sensors
- Sensor housing
- Sensor circuit
- Circuit board design
- Microcontroller
- Microcontroller circuit
- Microcontroller programming
- Control programs
- Linkage and chassis design
- Servo motors
- Servo motor control
- Drive system design
- DC Motors
- Motor mounts, adapters
- DC Motor control
- Assembly, battery mounts, switches